Ailuri

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Ailuri is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by VivinkStudios and was released on February 6, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Play as Ailuri to run, climb, swing and survive through hand drawn, detailed levels. Rescue animals, defeat enemies and discover your true, hidden abilities. Features This demo includes the first two levels of the game, but if you complete the collectables, a challenging boss level will become available. There are three hidden animals to discover in the levels, explore the game to find them. Our…

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a gorgeous hand-drawn art style and charming character designs that many players find delightful.
The movement mechanics, including grappling and dashing, are enjoyable and add a fun element to the platforming experience.
The game has a lot of potential with its conservation message and interesting level design, encouraging exploration and replayability.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can hinder progress and enjoyment.
Controls are often described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during combat and platforming sections.
The sound design is criticized for being underwhelming, with repetitive music and audio bugs that detract from the overall atmosphere.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
31%
16%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous art style, charming character designs, and beautiful environments, which contribute significantly to its overall appeal. Many reviewers highlight the unique and cute visuals as a strong point, although some note that the animation could benefit from improved frame distribution. Despite the visual strengths, issues with controls and sound design detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “But the art style is gorgeous.”
- “And this game's strong suit is for sure the visuals, just beautiful environments and super cute characters. I think in games, visuals can go a long way and I think the art in this game is amazing.”
- “Incredibly fun and charming platformer with adorable characters, beautiful hand-drawn art style, and a lot of passion and love seeping from every part of this game!”
- “If you're not fussed about the graphics and are just looking for any old 2D platformer, then you can do better.”
- “The art style is cute, the music is okay, and that's about all this game has going for it.”
- “Very cute aesthetics, but the animation needs better frame distribution.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it generic and repetitive, often looping every 20 seconds, which detracts from the overall experience. While some tracks are well-crafted, particularly in combat zones, the lack of variety and occasional audio bugs have left players wanting more unique compositions. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point in an otherwise visually appealing game.
- “The art and music are beautiful.”
- “The controls are smooth, the art style and animations are nice, the music is great.”
- “Go replay Ori and the Blind Forest instead: great art, real emotions, music masterpiece, and a fantastic tear-jerking story!”
- “Pair this with some mediocre level design and a soundtrack that literally loops every 20 seconds and you're left with an awful game.”
- “The music is honestly a little generic. I wish the composer went for a more unique style other than just basic orchestral music for most of the game. At least the tracks are well made; there are some interesting segments like the little combat zones where the music is way more unique and interesting.”
- “Playing through four levels in a row (possibly more, I'd have to progress further) all with the same fairly short looping background music can get a bit annoying, even when the music itself isn't really that bad.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the grappling mechanics and overall experience, while others criticize it for poor sound design, buggy controls, and frustrating elements. While the game features standard abilities and a charming art style, many feel that the gameplay lacks polish and can be mediocre, particularly in terms of momentum and hit detection. Overall, it seems that the gameplay has potential but is hindered by technical issues and control scheme inconsistencies.
- “The gameplay is great.”
- “There were no bugs or mechanical issues that made the game unreliable or ruined my fun/immersion.”
- “There are grappling hook mechanics which are so fun!”
- “Would have loved to enjoy it, but terrible sound design and poor/buggy controls/gameplay ruin the lovely art style and potential story.”
- “The gameplay is alright in itself, if a little frustrating at times, but it is somewhat let down by bugs, some of which I'm wondering how they got through, given how overdue this game's release actually was.”
- “The biggest aspects of the gameplay that I feel could have been done better involve two things: momentum and hit boxes.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant issues such as buggy controls, clunky gameplay, and frequent glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some users have noted that the game runs well on certain platforms like Linux, the overwhelming presence of technical problems has led to a lack of recommendation from several reviewers.
- “Really enjoying, runs great on Linux.”
- “The game has been incredibly stable; I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs.”
- “Performance is smooth and consistent, making for a great gaming experience.”
- “Would have loved to enjoy it, but terrible sound design and poor/buggy controls/gameplay ruin the lovely art style and potential story.”
- “I hate giving indies a negative review, trust me I really do... but when there are so many issues plaguing the game in terms of controls, on top of just being outright buggy, then I cannot recommend it in good conscience.”
- “Hit box is a little buggy, the controls are clunky/unintuitive, and the music will make you feel like you have been put in line with 2539 people before your turn, as it's a loop of maybe 10 seconds.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players feeling a lack of emotional connection to the characters and a desire for deeper storytelling. While the atmosphere and art style are praised, the overall narrative is seen as underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more engagement and clarity. Additionally, technical issues detract from the potential impact of the story.
- “Go replay Ori and the Blind Forest instead: great art, real emotions, music masterpiece, and a fantastic tear-jerking story!”
- “I don't feel attached or even interested in our little red panda; there is no story, the combat feels weird, and I don't know... it just needs more cooking in my opinion.”
- “While the game has great atmosphere, I would have liked some more storytelling, but there's a lot with the visuals that are left to be interpreted by the player.”
- “The fact that this poorly designed, glitch-riddled piece of garbage was released like this on a government grant is frustrating, especially since I wasted my time trying to get the rare achievements for just completing the story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its cute panda and a unique art style, complemented by simple yet amusingly designed monsters that contribute to its lighthearted charm.
- “The cute panda and unique art style really add to the humor, especially with the simple yet amusingly designed monsters.”
- “The game is filled with clever jokes and funny moments that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as touching and sweet, evoking strong emotional responses from players.
- “This is an absolutely touching and sweet game.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters left me in tears.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the story that resonated with my own experiences.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a charming atmosphere with beautifully hand-drawn environments that enhance the experience, despite its lack of a compelling plot. While the visuals are engaging and open to interpretation, some players feel that additional storytelling elements would have enriched the overall atmosphere.
- “The game features a cute red panda protagonist set against an atmospheric hand-drawn environment.”
- “While the game has great atmosphere, I would have liked some more storytelling, but there's a lot in the visuals that is left to be interpreted by the player.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in this game is lacking, as even appealing art and character designs cannot compensate for the absence of depth and growth in the characters.